These words echoed like a stone dropped into a tranquil pond, sending ripples of apprehension through the gathered crowd.
Speculation ran rampant. Why else would higher-ups make such an unexpected appearance?
Instantly, fervor ignited among the people, their emotions reaching a boiling point.
"No! We won't accept another Prefect. Lord Shao is who we want!"
"Yes, it's thanks to Lord Shao that Anze Province has prospered. Why transfer him now?"
"If Anze Province loses Lord Shao, who knows what will become of us…"
"We won't allow Lord Shao to leave. We refuse to accept it!"
"Absolutely! If the Prefect insists otherwise, we'll petition at the magistrate's office. Anze Province cannot afford to lose Lord Shao, especially not now!"
The clamor grew louder, as if Shao Yunduan were being forcibly removed from his post.
At the entrance of the state office, Shao Yunduan stood resolute, accompanied by Jia Heming, his clerks, officers, and constables, prepared to greet Grandmaster Miao.
